Brain activity has been shown to precede conscious decisions, suggesting pre-mediated choices governed by unconscious processes. B. F. Skinner's behaviorism defines free will as an illusion shaped by environmental factors. Research by Benjamin Libet and later by Chun Siong Soon demonstrated that brain signals can predict decisions up to seven seconds in advance. This implies that decisions may be less about conscious thought than previously believed. Additionally, the unpredictable nature of choices is preserved through the concept of 'free won't,' which maintains human autonomy despite underlying unconscious influences.
Brain signals can precede conscious choice, raising questions about intuitive free will.
The dynamic brain and shifting context make it impossible to perfectly predict behavior.
Unpredictability and the concept of 'free won't' preserve practical human autonomy.
Psychologists have mapped out the mental shortcuts, biases, and heuristics that guide our choices.
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